Alex Collins
About me
I am a humanistic Counsellor & Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over ten years experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy in private practise, as well as an NHS GP practise and London based organisations such as Freshstart Psychotherapy, the Caravan Counselling and Mind In Enfield.
I provide a discrete and confidential service for people seeking a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental environment in which to approach difficult feelings and find healing.
Everyone has their own reason for seeking someone to talk to. It might be something that seems quite tangible, like relationship problems, stress at work, bereavement, or a trauma from your past. Alternatively, it could be a general sense of unease and unhappiness, a lack of direction, and a feeling that something has to change – despite not knowing what that "something" is.
Talking to friends and relatives, even those closest to you, doesn't always soothe and strengthen in the way you need it too. This is where I come in. As a transpersonal therapist, my approach encompasses the "whole you", from your daily waking thoughts and concerns to the hidden currents of your unconscious.
We'll work together at your pace, in a confidential environment, so that you can come to a new understanding of yourself and change your life for the better. I currently have spaces in Cornwall, bi-monthly sessions in Paddington, London, as well as low cost on line sessions, within North London, Tottenham/Edmonton and the surrounding areas.
Face to face sessions will resume once the current lockdown and future tier systems allow for safe in person contact.
‘This member has completed UKCP Covid-19 Online Working Guidance’
Training, qualifications & experience
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy awarded from the Centre of Counselling & Psychotherapy Education in Paddington, London.
Registered and Accredited with UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy).
On-going continued professional development with the C.G Jung Club, Notting Hill, London.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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UK Council for Psychotherapy
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £50.00 per session from Truro, Cornwall, with concessions from £30.00
£65.00 per session from the Paddington location
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I'm offering low cost counselling for key workers.
Concessions offered for
Further information
Offering low cost at £30.00 per session.
